Why was this area selected?

Many people in PerSquare Mile - Windsor Square lack access to a park within a 10-minute walk (a half mile). This is an area where most households earn less than 80% of what the median household earns in California. That is defined as a Disadvantaged Community (DAC). Creating new parks in PerSquare Mile - Windsor Square can counterbalance the well-being challenges these communities face by bringing parks closer.

What is a PerSquareMile grid?

The PerSquareMile analysis identifies the most populous, park-underserved 1-mile grid areas in Los Angeles. It then narrows these areas by identifying the grids with the highest socially and environmentally vulnerable people. This analysis guides investments in creating new park spaces to maximize impact.

Total People in Grid

The population for this grid is predicted to increase by 18% between 2023 and 2050, from 19,995 to 23,689.

Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) Population

Households that earn less than 80% of what the median household earns in California (DAC) are predicted to increase by 21% between 2023 and 2050, from 14,614 to 17,704.

CalEnviroScreen 75th+ Percentile (CES75+) Population

People that face higher environmental risks than 75% of communities in California (CES75+) are predicted to increase by 43% between 2023 and 2050, from 402 to 574.

Total Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk

The population for this grid without park access is predicted to increase by 16% between 2023 and 2050, from 12,117 to 14,093.

DAC Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk

Households that earn less than 80% of what the median household earns in California (DAC) without park access are predicted to increase by 19% between 2023 and 2050, from 10,698 to 12,712.

CES75+ Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk

People that face higher environmental risks than 75% of communities in California (CES75+) without park access are predicted to increase by 88% between 2023 and 2050, from 83 to 156.

CES75+ and DAC Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk

People considered CES75+ and DAC without park access are predicted to increase by 88% between 2023 and 2050, from 83 to 156.

Park Acres per Thousand People

Park pressure is predicted to increase by 18% between 2023 and 2050, with acres available per thousand people decreasing from 0.08 to 0.07.

Site-Based Prioritization

The LA Park Needs Assessment included an evaluation of RAP parks and sites. Learn more about this process in the Community Needs section, or click on one of the prioritization criteria below.

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Criteria Scores

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Guidelines for PerSquareMile – Windsor Square

Exploring the Region

Explore the issues and priorities of PerSquareMile – Windsor Square’s region.

East/Central

Addressing Site-Specific Needs

While RAP should consider all site planning and engagement guidelines applicable to a park or prospective park site based on its classification, certain guidelines may be particularly useful in addressing the needs at PerSquareMile – Windsor Square. The guidelines below may help address the areas of high need, as shown in the site prioritization scores above.